- 1. Swiss transportation is renowned for its efficiency, reliability, and punctuality. The country boasts a well-connected network of trains, trams, buses, and boats that make getting around a breeze. The scenic train journeys through the Swiss Alps are a highlight for many travelers, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages. The Swiss Travel System allows for seamless transfers between different modes of transportation, making it easy to explore all corners of this picturesque country. Whether you're cruising on a pristine lake or speeding through the countryside on a high-speed train, Swiss transportation offers an unparalleled experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Which city is the largest transportation hub in Switzerland?
A) Lucerne
B) Zurich
C) Bern
D) Geneva
- 2. What is the name of the famous Swiss mountain railway that goes up to Jungfraujoch?
A) Matterhorn Express
B) Jungfrau Railway
C) Rigi Railways
D) Gornergrat Railway
- 3. What is the name of the national railway company in Switzerland?
A) Swiss Railway Group
B) Swiss Train Operators
C) Swiss Transport Corporation
D) Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
- 4. Which high-speed train service connects Switzerland with neighboring countries?
A) TGV Lyria
B) ICE
C) Eurostar
D) Thalys
- 5. Which international airport is the busiest in Switzerland?
A) Zurich-Bern Airport
B) Geneva Airport
C) Zurich Airport
D) Basel-Mulhouse Airport
- 6. The longest railway tunnel in the world, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, is located in Switzerland. How long is it?
A) 69.3 km
B) 57.1 km
C) 34.6 km
D) 42.8 km
- 7. What is the name of the scenic train route that connects Zermatt and St. Moritz?
A) Red Arrow
B) Bernina Express
C) Golden Pass Line
D) Glacier Express
- 8. Which transportation pass allows for unlimited travel on the Swiss public transportation network?
A) Swiss Travel Pass
B) Eurail Switzerland Pass
C) European Rail Pass
D) Global InterRail Pass
- 9. What is the name of the famous cogwheel railway that takes passengers up to Mount Rigi from Vitznau?
A) Rigi Railways
B) Jungfrau Railway
C) Pilatus Railway
D) Gornergrat Railway
- 10. Which Swiss city is home to the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
A) Bern
B) Zurich
C) Lausanne
D) Geneva
- 11. What is the name of the iconic water fountain in Lake Geneva and a popular tourist attraction in Geneva?
A) Jet d'Eau
B) Water Spout
C) Aqua Jet
D) Lake Fountain
- 12. In Switzerland, what is the designated luggage storage area on a train called?
A) Lagerraum
B) Sperrgut
C) Gepäckablage
D) Gepäckabteil
- 13. The cogwheel railway to the top of Mount Rigi is the oldest mountain railway in Switzerland. When was it opened?
A) 1903
B) 1925
C) 1871
D) 1858
- 14. Which Swiss city is famous for its annual film festival and is also known as the 'Olympic Capital'?
A) Bern
B) Geneva
C) Lausanne
D) Zurich
- 15. What is the name of the airline headquartered in Basel and serves as the flag carrier of Switzerland?
A) SkyWork Airlines
B) Edelweiss Air
C) Swiss International Air Lines
D) Helvetic Airways
- 16. Which city is the headquarters of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)?
A) Geneva
B) Zurich
C) Bern
D) Lucerne
- 17. What is the name of the electric bike-sharing system available in Swiss cities?
A) PubliBike
B) SwissBike
C) EcoCycles
D) BikeSwiss
- 18. Which scenic train journey in Switzerland travels through the Bernese Oberland region?
A) GoldenPass Line
B) Bernina Express
C) Glacier Express
D) Jungfraubahn
- 19. Which Swiss city is famous for its unique cable car 'Titlis Rotair'?
A) Andermatt
B) Verbier
C) Grindelwald
D) Engelberg
- 20. Which Swiss canton is known for operating its unique 'PostBus' service?
A) Bern
B) Graubünden
C) Ticino
D) Valais
- 21. In which Swiss city would you find the world's steepest cogwheel railway, the Pilatus Railway?
A) Lucerne
B) Interlaken
C) St. Moritz
D) Zermatt
- 22. Which region in Switzerland boasts the famous scenic train routes including the Gotthard Panorama Express and the Wilhelm Tell Express?
A) The Alps
B) Jura Mountains
C) Central Switzerland
D) Swiss Plateau
- 23. What is the name of the mountain peak near Zermatt famous for its distinctive pyramid shape?
A) Mont Blanc
B) Matterhorn
C) Eiger
D) Jungfrau
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